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By the Numbers: Revisiting the Sounders’ storied playoff history

The Seattle Sounders and playoff success have become synonymous over the last 17 years. Since the team’s inaugural season in 2009, the team has built a vast history of strong postseason results, including, but not limited to, two MLS Cup titles (2016, ‘19) and four Western Conference Final wins (2016,

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Match Recaps

Match Recaps

RECAP: Sounders finish regular season on a high note, late goal earns team Decision Day win

RECAP: Sounders finish regular season on a high note, late goal earns team Decision Day win

RECAP: Sounders grind out three points at home on Fan Appreciation Night against Real Salt Lake

RECAP: Sounders grind out three points at home on Fan Appreciation Night against Real Salt Lake

Sounders relish 'cathartic' home win over rival Timbers as postseason approaches

Sounders relish 'cathartic' home win over rival Timbers as postseason approaches

RECAP: Sounders secure crucial win in rivalry match against Portland Timbers

RECAP: Sounders secure crucial win in rivalry match against Portland Timbers

RECAP: Sounders close out Cascadia rivalry match vs. Whitecaps with hard fought draw

RECAP: Sounders close out Cascadia rivalry match vs. Whitecaps with hard fought draw

RECAP: Sounders finish two-game road stretch with consecutive loss vs. Austin FC

RECAP: Sounders finish two-game road stretch with consecutive loss vs. Austin FC

RECAP: Sounders battle, but fall in rematch with Inter Miami

RECAP: Sounders battle, but fall in rematch with Inter Miami

RECAP: Sounders nearly grab three points, but late Galaxy goal leads to draw

RECAP: Sounders nearly grab three points, but late Galaxy goal leads to draw

RECAP: Sounders complete the set, secure Leagues Cup glory with 3-0 win in Final

RECAP: Sounders complete the set, secure Leagues Cup glory with 3-0 win in Final

RECAP: Sounders secure crucial win over LA Galaxy, book spot in Leagues Cup Final

RECAP: Sounders secure crucial win over LA Galaxy, book spot in Leagues Cup Final

RECAP: Sounders overpower Sporting Kansas City in 5-2 win at Lumen Field

RECAP: Sounders overpower Sporting Kansas City in 5-2 win at Lumen Field

RECAP: Sounders find a way to grab quarterfinals win over Club Puebla following tight penalty shootout

RECAP: Sounders find a way to grab quarterfinals win over Club Puebla following tight penalty shootout

Recent Headlines

Recent Headlines

Pedro de la Vega Undergoes Successful Surgery

Pedro de la Vega Undergoes Successful Surgery

Sounders FC Watch Parties for MLS Cup Playoffs Round One, Match 1 against Minnesota United

Sounders FC Watch Parties for MLS Cup Playoffs Round One, Match 1 against Minnesota United

Homegrown Player Spotlight: Reed Baker-Whiting continues upward trajectory within Sounders organization

Homegrown Player Spotlight: Reed Baker-Whiting continues upward trajectory within Sounders organization

Jackson Ragen named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 39

Jackson Ragen named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 39

Sounders FC to Face Minnesota United FC in Round One of Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with First Match of Round One Best-of-3 Series Taking Place on Monday, October 27 at Allianz Field

Sounders FC to Face Minnesota United FC in Round One of Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with First Match of Round One Best-of-3 Series Taking Place on Monday, October 27 at Allianz Field

Breaking down the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs: The Sounders’ road ahead

Breaking down the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs: The Sounders’ road ahead

MATCH RECAP: Sounders FC Defeats New York City FC 2-1 on Decision Day at Citi Field, as Club Turns Focus to Postseason Action

MATCH RECAP: Sounders FC Defeats New York City FC 2-1 on Decision Day at Citi Field, as Club Turns Focus to Postseason Action

Sounders put in 'gutty performance' to defeat NYCFC, build momentum in third consecutive win heading into postseason

Sounders put in 'gutty performance' to defeat NYCFC, build momentum in third consecutive win heading into postseason

Weekly Awards

Weekly Awards

Jackson Ragen named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 39

Jackson Ragen named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 39

Pedro de la Vega named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 38

Pedro de la Vega named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 38

Albert Rusnák named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 37

Albert Rusnák named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 37

Danny Musovski named to MLS Team of the Matchday following draw vs. LA Galaxy on Matchday 33

Danny Musovski named to MLS Team of the Matchday following draw vs. LA Galaxy on Matchday 33

Danny Musovski, Danny Leyva named to MLS Team of the Matchday after commanding victory over Sporting Kansas City on Matchday 30

Danny Musovski, Danny Leyva named to MLS Team of the Matchday after commanding victory over Sporting Kansas City on Matchday 30

Danny Musovski, Alex Roldan named to MLS Team of the Matchday after decisive victory over LA Galaxy on Matchday 28

Danny Musovski, Alex Roldan named to MLS Team of the Matchday after decisive victory over LA Galaxy on Matchday 28

Danny Musovski, Pedro de la Vega named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 26

Danny Musovski, Pedro de la Vega named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 26

Albert Rusnák named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 25

Albert Rusnák named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 25

Features

Features

Behind the Shield: How Kalani Kossa-Rienzi builds well-being on and off the field

Behind the Shield: How Kalani Kossa-Rienzi builds well-being on and off the field

22 Under 22 nod underscores Obed Vargas’ growth and professional rise

22 Under 22 nod underscores Obed Vargas’ growth and professional rise

Yu Tsukanome’s hard work pays off, sets new single-season goal record for Defiance

Yu Tsukanome’s hard work pays off, sets new single-season goal record for Defiance

Albert Rusnák continues to shine as one of MLS’s premier midfielders in rivalry clash with Whitecaps

Albert Rusnák continues to shine as one of MLS’s premier midfielders in rivalry clash with Whitecaps

Jesús Ferreira finds his stride with Sounders, reaches historic MLS milestone

Jesús Ferreira finds his stride with Sounders, reaches historic MLS milestone

From once-eager hopeful to Leagues Cup Final difference-maker, Alex Roldan relishes journey as Sounders veteran

From once-eager hopeful to Leagues Cup Final difference-maker, Alex Roldan relishes journey as Sounders veteran

Cristian Roldan's midfield efforts pay dividends with USMNT call-up

Cristian Roldan's midfield efforts pay dividends with USMNT call-up

Behind the Shield: How Georgi Minoungou’s support system fuels his strength

Behind the Shield: How Georgi Minoungou’s support system fuels his strength

Academy News

Academy News

From player to coach: How Tacoma Defiance's Lars Helleren became Sounders Academy GK Coach

From player to coach: How Tacoma Defiance's Lars Helleren became Sounders Academy GK Coach

Sounders FC Academy Midfielder Ronan Leeming Selected to MLS NEXT All-Star Game

Sounders FC Academy Midfielder Ronan Leeming Selected to MLS NEXT All-Star Game

GA Cup Preview: Sounders Academy teams head to Florida to compete in "most important event of the year"

GA Cup Preview: Sounders Academy teams head to Florida to compete in "most important event of the year"

Sounders Academy U-16's advance to semifinals in ALKASS International Cup in Doha, Qatar

Sounders Academy U-16's advance to semifinals in ALKASS International Cup in Doha, Qatar

Academy Preview: What to expect for the upcoming MLS NEXT Fest Showcase

Academy Preview: What to expect for the upcoming MLS NEXT Fest Showcase

Sounders FC Academy Midfielder Etienne Veillard Named to 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game

Sounders FC Academy Midfielder Etienne Veillard Named to 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game

Sounders Academy teams set sights on MLSNext Cup Playoffs

Sounders Academy teams set sights on MLSNext Cup Playoffs

Omar Hassan earns MVP honors at Vlatko Marković Tournament

Omar Hassan earns MVP honors at Vlatko Marković Tournament

Press Releases

Press Releases

Obed Vargas named finalist for 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year

Obed Vargas named finalist for 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year

Pedro de la Vega Undergoes Successful Surgery

Pedro de la Vega Undergoes Successful Surgery

Sounders FC to Face Minnesota United FC in Round One of Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with First Match of Round One Best-of-3 Series Taking Place on Monday, October 27 at Allianz Field

Sounders FC to Face Minnesota United FC in Round One of Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with First Match of Round One Best-of-3 Series Taking Place on Monday, October 27 at Allianz Field

MATCH RECAP: Sounders FC Defeats New York City FC 2-1 on Decision Day at Citi Field, as Club Turns Focus to Postseason Action

MATCH RECAP: Sounders FC Defeats New York City FC 2-1 on Decision Day at Citi Field, as Club Turns Focus to Postseason Action

Osaze De Rosario Named 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Pathway Player of the Year

Osaze De Rosario Named 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Pathway Player of the Year

Sounders FC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Free Admission to the Burke Museum This Sunday, October 12

Sounders FC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Free Admission to the Burke Museum This Sunday, October 12

Fans Encouraged to Arrive Early as Sounders FC Unveils Leagues Cup 2025 Championship Banner Ahead of Fan Appreciation Match on Saturday, October 11

Fans Encouraged to Arrive Early as Sounders FC Unveils Leagues Cup 2025 Championship Banner Ahead of Fan Appreciation Match on Saturday, October 11

Obed Vargas Voted Number One on 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 List

Obed Vargas Voted Number One on 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 List

Social Impact News

Social Impact News

Sounders FC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Free Admission to the Burke Museum This Sunday, October 12

Sounders FC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Free Admission to the Burke Museum This Sunday, October 12

Change Champions: Renton Schools Foundation expands access to equitable education

Change Champions: Renton Schools Foundation expands access to equitable education

Change Champions: YMCA of Snohomish County strengthens community through equitable access

Change Champions: YMCA of Snohomish County strengthens community through equitable access

Sounders FC, Reign FC and RAVE Foundation Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a Host of Special Events Throughout Washington and the Club’s Vamos Sounders Celebration Match on Saturday, September 13

Sounders FC, Reign FC and RAVE Foundation Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a Host of Special Events Throughout Washington and the Club’s Vamos Sounders Celebration Match on Saturday, September 13

Sounders and RAVE Foundation harness the power of soccer to uplift kids in local communities

Sounders and RAVE Foundation harness the power of soccer to uplift kids in local communities

Change Champions: How YWCA is creating safe, stable futures for local women and families

Change Champions: How YWCA is creating safe, stable futures for local women and families

Change Champions: Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle supports families facing economic hardship

Change Champions: Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle supports families facing economic hardship

Fans are Invited to Join Sounders FC and Reign FC in this Year’s Seattle Pride Parade Taking Place on Sunday, June 29 at Westlake Park in Seattle

Fans are Invited to Join Sounders FC and Reign FC in this Year’s Seattle Pride Parade Taking Place on Sunday, June 29 at Westlake Park in Seattle

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